GRE Practice Question and Answer

Q: What is something you will never see again? 1164 0

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Yesterday, is what we will never see again as the time we come across will never be back.

Q: If x and y are the two digits of the number 653xy such that this number is divisible by 80, then x+y is equal to  ? 1161 0

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    5
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    4
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    3
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    2
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Answer : 4. "2"
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Answer: D) 2 Explanation: Since 653xy is divisible by 5 as well as 2, so y = 0.Now, 653x0 must be divisible by 8.So, 3x0 must be divisible by 8. This happens when x = 2x + y = (2 + 0) = 2.

Q: The wavelength of a wave is the distance between 1158 0

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    Crest and Trough
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    Crest and Crest
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    Trough and Trough
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    Both B & C
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Answer : 4. "Both B & C"
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Answer: D) Both B & C Explanation: Distance between two Consecutive Crests or two Consecutive Troughs is called Wavelength. But the distance between crest and adjacent trough is half the wavelength. That is the distance between adjacent crest and trough is called Half the wavelength.

Q: I go in hard. I come out soft. You blow me hard. What am I? 1158 0

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Gum.

Q: Which among the following has ranked top Brand among Global 500 Brands in 2017 ? 1156 0

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    Apple
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    Amazon
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    Google
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    Facebook
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Answer : 3. "Google"
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Answer: C) Google Explanation: 1. In the latest Global 500 rankings of most valuable and powerful brands across the globe, Sundar Pichai’s Google has surpassed Apple to achieve the top position.2. The Brand Finance Global 500 list published on February 2, 2017 had featured Apple as the top brand for continuous five years.3. However, for 2017, the ranking revealed that Google’s brand value rose by 24 percent to $109.5bn in 2016. The brand value of Apple on the other hand dropped 27 percent to $107bn.4. This is for the first time since 2011 that Google has been placed at the top spot. The third place has been occupied by Amazon.5. The ranking is based upon factors such as marketing investment, familiarity, loyalty, staff satisfaction and corporate reputation.

Q: Name the two Indian companies that have been named in the list of world's most ethical companies by American think tank Ethisphere Institute. 1154 0

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    Dabur and Tata
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    Mahindra and Tata
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    Patanjali and Dabur
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    Tata Steel and Wipro
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Answer : 4. "Tata Steel and Wipro"
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Answer: D) Tata Steel and Wipro Explanation: Two Indian companies, Tata SteelBSE and Wipro have been named in the list of world’s most ethical companies by American think tank Ethisphere Institute. Ethisphere honors those companies who recognize their role in society to influence and drive positive change in the business community and organizations around the world. In 2017, 124 honorees were spanning five continents, 19 countries, and 52 industry sectors. Wipro is one of the two information technology companies named in the list, the other being Xerox Corporation.

Q: Why are manhole covers round? 1150 0

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A number of possible explanations for why manhole covers are round include :   1. A round manhole cover cannot fall through its circular opening, whereas a square, rectangular, or oval manhole cover could fall in if it were inserted diagonally in the hole. 2. Circular covers don’t need to be rotated or precisely aligned when placing them on the opening. 3. A round manhole cover is easily moved and rolled. 4. Human beings have a roughly circular cross-section. 5. Round tubes are the strongest shape against the compression of the earth around them, so the cover of the tube would naturally be round as well. 6. It’s easier to dig a circular hole.

Q: Which results in an increase in power? 1149 0

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    doing more work in less time.
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    doing less work in more time.
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    doing less work in less time.
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    doing more work in more time.
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Answer : 1. "doing more work in less time."
Explanation :

Answer: A) doing more work in less time. Explanation: Doing more work in less time, results in an increase in power to do a work.

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